Prince Chibudom Nwuche
Prince Chibudom Nwuche (born 30 September 1961) is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who served as the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1999 to 2003.
Early Life and Education
Nwuche was born in Enugu into the royal family of Clifford Cheta Nwuche and Grace Ogbuta Nwuche. He hails from Ochigba town, Ahoada East Local Government Area, Rivers State.
- Primary School: St. Cyprian's State School, Port Harcourt
- Secondary School: Stella Maris College, Port Harcourt (O-Level Certificate, 1979)
- Advanced Levels: Lansdowne College, Oxford, UK
He holds the following degrees:
- BA (Hons) in Politics and Philosophy, Keele University (1982–1985)
- LLB (Hons) in Law (2nd Class Upper), Aberystwyth University (1985–1987)
- Bar Certification, Nigerian Law School
- LLM in Shipping Law, International Finance, Intellectual Property, and International Commercial Law, King's College London
Career
After completing his studies, Nwuche returned to Nigeria and worked as:
- Legal Practitioner: Mudiaga Odje & Co., Ajumogobia Okeke & Oyebode (1990–1992)
- Consultant: Petgas Resources International Ltd (1992–1994)
- Managing Director: Rheingold Nigeria Ltd (1994–1998)
Political Career
- Elected in 1999 to represent Ahoada East/Abua Odual Federal Constituency
- Elected Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives (June 4, 1999)
- Chairman, Committee of Whole
- Vice-Chairman, Committee of Selection & Joint Committee on 1999 Constitution Review
He participated in and led several international delegations.
Legislative Contributions
- Sponsor, Women Trafficking and Child Labour Eradication Foundation (WOTCLEF)
- Sponsor, Nigeria Media Bill
- Sponsor, Nigerian Local Content Bill
- Key Role, Niger Delta Development Commission Act
- Supporter, Onshore/Offshore Dichotomy Bill
- Sponsor, Nigerians with Disability Bill
He promoted synergy between the legislature, NGOs, and the Organised Private Sector.
Philanthropy
- Offers scholarships for indigent students
- Provides grants for small and medium-scale businesses
Memberships and Board Roles
- Institute of Directors, Nigeria – Member
- NACCIMA – Member
- Institute of Petroleum, London – Member
- Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) – Member
- Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) – Member
- International Bar Association (IBA) – Member
- GOPAC – Board Member
- African Parliamentarians Network Against Corruption – Chairman, Nigerian Chapter
- ECOWAS Parliament – Nigerian Delegate
- NAIPA – Board Member
Traditional Titles
- Adigwe Ekpeye of Ekpeye Land
- Ada–Idaha ke Efik Eburutu of Calabar
- Aha Eji Aga Mba of Okigwe
- Onwa Netiliora of Enugu State
- Agbawo Dike Izu of Egbema
- Ozulumba of Umunya
- Nta-Nta of Oron
- Ebubedike of Ogbunike
- Mataimakin Sarkin Talakawan Nijeriya
Honours and Awards
- Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR)
- African International Worthy Ambassador (AIWA) – All African Students Union
- Life Patron – National Union of Rivers States Students (NURSS)
- Hallmark Award – Distinguished Nigerians of the 21st Century
- Award for Exceptional Political Performance – Igbo National Council (2001)
- Excellence Award – Politics and Leadership
- Honorary Fellow – Nigeria Association of Technologists in Engineering (NATE)
Publications
- Larceny in English and Australian Law
- Restructuring the Oil Industry to Allow for Full Participation by Producing States and Communities
- Africa: The Process of Integration and Impact of Globalisation
- (Presented at Emancipation Day, Trinidad & Tobago, 1 August 2003)
External Links
- Official Website(http://www.chibudomnwuche.com)